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[_M_]

Just wanted to say hello to everyone.  I've been reading and watching the forums since I started considering a Diavel and finally decided to register.  I'm happy to say that I take delivery of my 2012 Black Diamond Diavel on Saturday and I can't wait.  I look forward to following the forums and the wealth of knowledge I will be able to pick up about these bikes.

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[DucatiRog]

You will not be disappointed!!! Not only do I enjoy the ride, but get so many nice compliments on the bike.

[JHP]

Welcome!

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[AlbertoMESELL]

Wise choice ;-)

[_M_]

After reading how pleased everyone is with their bikes I cant see how i possibly could be disappointed. If it's half as great as what i've read I will still be extremely pleased.

[Wolfshanks]

I'm sure you won't be dissapointed. The first time I rode one (after being bikeless for close to 4 years after being a rider for close to 20) was "it's like Ducati went, what do we need to make to get this guy to go out and buy a bike again..."

Enter the Diavel!!

Welcome and enjoy.

[Coop]

Well said Wolfshanks.
I thought something similar.
Ducati came up with the bike I didn't know that I needed.

[_M_]

Wolfshanks, on 01 August 2012 - 08:01 PM, said:

I'm sure you won't be dissapointed. The first time I rode one (after being bikeless for close to 4 years after being a rider for close to 20) was "it's like Ducati went, what do we need to make to get this guy to go out and buy a bike again..."

Enter the Diavel!!

Welcome and enjoy.

That is more or less my situation.  While I haven't been a rider for 20 years (only 5 actually), I have been bikeless for 5 years and anxiously awaiting the day I would have a bike again.  The Diavel was exactly what I was looking for.  I've owned sport bikes, standards, and a cruiser and this is the first bike that I feel like will fit my needs exactly.  Only a couple more days to go until I pick it up.  I have no idea how the guys that have to wait months for a bike do it.

[rcgliderguy]

Welcome _M_ !!

I have been riding for over 30 years, been on a few different bikes, but nothng more modern than my old 1986 Honda V65 Magna. I cant even begin to tell you how much better of bike the Diavel is. Ducati broke the mold, they took a huge change an as far as I am conserned they hit a home run!
I think the Diavel grows on you, You start out looking at one and all over it , then when you hear one and you go, man, that bike sound damn good! . Then you get on one and go .....wow, this thing handles great, and its comfortable . Then you just enjoy the .....and head off into the sunset, its forever.

[Wolfshanks]

_M_, on 02 August 2012 - 04:30 AM, said:

I have no idea how the guys that have to wait months for a bike do it.

Not exactly been waiting for months but the last three weeks since I put a deposit down have been torture! Hoping to hear something today as to when it'll be ready... Soon can't come soon enough! ;-p

[_M_]

rcgliderguy, on 02 August 2012 - 08:28 AM, said:

Welcome _M_ !!

I have been riding for over 30 years, been on a few different bikes, but nothng more modern than my old 1986 Honda V65 Magna. I cant even begin to tell you how much better of bike the Diavel is. Ducati broke the mold, they took a huge change an as far as I am conserned they hit a home run!
I think the Diavel grows on you, You start out looking at one and all over it , then when you hear one and you go, man, that bike sound damn good! . Then you get on one and go .....wow, this thing handles great, and its comfortable . Then you just enjoy the .....and head off into the sunset, its forever.

I'm hoping that is every bit of the experience that I have. Just today left to go and then I get to go pick my bike up tomorrow morning.

Wolfshanks.....Even waiting for weeks would seem unbearable. I guess I'm one of those instant gratification types. The one thing about waiting is that it makes you all the more excited and anxious for the day when it comes.

[DJY]

Welcome aboard! You will love your new bike...

so did you pick it up on Sat? or is it next Sat?

Look forward to reading your first ride post.... I still get a thrill everytime I head out on mine. Had it just short of three months now but put over 7000km on it!!!!

[916hoon]

welcome aboard M, how's the ride so far.
hope you've read the suspension thread.

[_M_]

DJY, on 05 August 2012 - 04:57 PM, said:

Welcome aboard! You will love your new bike...

so did you pick it up on Sat? or is it next Sat?

Look forward to reading your first ride post.... I still get a thrill everytime I head out on mine. Had it just short of three months now but put over 7000km on it!!!!

So I picked the bike up on Saturday and all I can say is Wow. I didn't take a demo ride before I purhcased and I'm glad to say I couldn't be any happier with the bike. The riding position, power, and handling are phenomenal and I don't think I could have picked a better motorcycle to get back into riding with. Now that I have had it for 5 days or so, I'm glad to say I've been out every day except for one and it brings a smile to my face every time.

916hoon, on 06 August 2012 - 04:16 AM, said:

welcome aboard M, how's the ride so far.
hope you've read the suspension thread.

I did read the suspension thread. It seems that the first 3/4 should be disregarded as the full tolerances of the adjustments weren't correct. After someone stated what the full adjustments were, it seems that no one has posted up there suspension setup since. I asked my dealer to help me get the suspension setup (never tuned suspension before) and he stated they only set sag for the super bikes because the riders weight is higher in proportion to the overall weight of the rider and motorcylce. I haven't taken the time to mess with the settings yet, but the dealer did state the suspension was setup with the defaults. Hopefully, they actually set it that way unlike some of the other posts I have read.

[honda21]

Definitely at least check your suspension settings to be sure they're "stock". Mine front rebounds were way off between left & right.

[Stressed hippo]

Hi _M_

I have just put a deposit on a Diavel Red and will pick it up in late September. Like you, I am returning to motorcycling, and have recently ridden on refresher courses and ended each day with a very broad smile.

Ducati's in general, and the Diavel in particular, are jaw-droppingly stunning and certainly not run of the mill.

I look forward to comparing notes when I have had my demo ride and collected my own bike.

Regards, Neil

[Titan1620]

Hello Everyone,

I am also new to the Diavel World. I was recently the winning bidder on a 2011 Carbon Red with only 500 Miles on the Odometer. Currently I'm arranging my trip to go pick her up as the Bike is in Texas and I Live in South Florida.
I was hoping you all could give me some input on things I shouild be aware of such as any Recalls Or Things I should be on the look out for before I Close the Deal.

Thanks!